The Complete Data Analyst Roadmap (In 12 Minutes)

Want to become a data analyst but not sure where to start? In this video, we’ve mapped out a complete roadmap to help you go from absolute beginner to landing your first data analytics job—all with clear timelines, essential skills, and practical tips.

Here’s what we cover:

1️⃣ Choosing the right learning approach (self-taught, bootcamp, or degree)

2️⃣ Building a foundation in math and statistics (4–6 weeks)

3️⃣ Learning Excel and SQL — the core tools of data analytics (2 months)

4️⃣ Practicing data cleaning and visualization (1–2 months)

5️⃣ Mastering Python for data analysis (2–4 months)

6️⃣ Working on real-world projects to gain hands-on experience (2–3 months)

7️⃣ Exploring machine learning & AI (optional, but valuable!)

8️⃣ Building your portfolio + applying for jobs (3 months)

Plus: We share free resources for every step—including tutorials, practice tools, and community links.

00:00 Starting Your Data Analyst Journey - A Full Roadmap
00:20 Choosing Your Learning Path In Data Analytics
00:28 Data Analysis - The Self-Taught Route
00:42 Data Analysis - Bootcamps and Online Courses
01:02 Data Analysis - Traditional Degree Option
01:28 Core Topics and Skills Overview
01:36 Math and Statistics Fundamentals In Data Analytics
01:50 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
02:43 Essential Tools: Excel and SQL
02:52 Mastering Excel
03:32 Learning SQL
04:50 Data Cleaning and Visualization
04:57 Data Cleaning Techniques
05:34 Data Visualization Basics
05:51 Advanced Visualization Tools
06:39 Learning Python for Data Analysis
08:05 Applying Your Skills to Real Projects
09:29 Exploring Machine Learning and AI
09:55 Building Your Portfolio
10:44 Landing Your First Data Analyst Job

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